its the most wonderful time of the year!
January 22nd, 2015 | Julia Braime
Excitement is building at Brides Up North HQ and there’s a frisson of confetti in the air.
Is it really that time again?
We are so excited to get started with another fabulous Brides Up North exhibition season, and this spring, it’s going to be bigger, busier and more beautiful than ever.
You can view the full schedule of events – spanning three regions (North East, North West and Yorkshire) over three months - by clicking here. You can use our drop down menu to browse, select the event of your choice, pre-register for free entry and your VIP goody bag and pop the date in your diary. You can even register for more than one event if you like – each is very different and we’ve made sure that there is something to delight everyone!
We’ve said it before but we don’t just work with any old venues or suppliers. Our venue portfolio is carefully managed to offer our readers choice and quality, and our exhibitors are handpicked. We cover every detail – dresses, menswear, stationery, cars, photographers, videographers, rings, accessories, bridesmaids, finishing touches, entertainment, photobooths, love lights, flowers, favours, hair and beauty… the list goes on. You’ll leave our events excited and inspired (and maybe a little poorer – but happier)! We promise you that.
Just click here to check out this lovely line up…
See you there?
bride to be?
To pre-register for a free Brides Up North VIP Bride-To-Be Goody Bag (stuffed with treats and glossy mags) and FREE ENTRY at any of our shows, fill in your details below. You can collect your VIP Bride-To-Be Goody Bag upon entry to the Luxury Wedding Exhibition. Only the bride need register for larger groups, and you can register for as many as you like!
VIP Bride-To-Be Goody Bags available while stocks last only.
wedding industry professional?
We would love to welcome old friends and new exhibitors to the Brides Up North family in 2015. We are now accepting exhibitor bookings for all of our fabulous luxury wedding exhibitions across three regions in 2015.
Click here to view the full schedule.
Exhibitors will be strictly limited by category and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Since their inception in spring 2012, all exhibitions have been sell outs on exhibitor space with a record attendance for every venue. Consequently, we expect demand for our 2015 events to be very high. Get in touch as soon as possible to guarantee your place.
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It’s The Brides Up North Luxury Wedding Exhibition At Nostell Priory – THIS SUNDAY!
October 11th, 2013 | Julia Braime
Well, well, well it’s been one exciting week so far – a fantastic show last weekend at the gorgeous The Mansion in Roundhay Park where over 160 brides and their families turned out to meet our fabulous exhibitors, then a blink and you’ll miss it trip to London to pick up our first ever Wedding Blog Award for “Best Big Day Inspiration” from National glossy Wedding Magazine. It’s all a bit of a blur, really. Is it really only Wednesday?!
Lucky for us, the weekend isn’t going to end on an anti-climax, as we’ve got our really rather lovely luxury wedding exhibition at the beautiful, exclusive use venue that is Nostell Priory this Sunday. Hurrah!
The Brides Up North Luxury Wedding Exhibition at Nostell Priory
Doncaster Road, Nostell, Nr Wakefield
Sunday 13th October 2013
12pm till 4pm
FREE ENTRY
If you haven’t been to one of our events this season – where on earth have you been?! – make sure you don’t miss this one. Managed by the amazing Dine, who I am extremely proud to work with, this venue is an absolute gem. There’s a stately pile to say “I do” in, plus the exclusive use Riding School building with it’s glass atrium, high ceilings and beautiful, fresh decor for your reception and party. You’ll be surprised on price too – this venue is extremely reasonable to hire, and you’ll feel like a Jane Austen heroine for the day. All you need now is a Mr Darcy…
I can’t promise Colin Firth (and if I could, I wouldn’t be for sharing anyway) but what I can promise is that this gorgeous space is going to be jam packed with the area’s finest wedding industry suppliers and more inspiration for your big day than you could shake an Austen bonnet at. With almost 40 independent exhibitors across every bridal category that you could possibly think of, you need to get this one in your diaries!
Come along and meet our brilliant team… Dream Cake Designs,
As well as all that inspiration – completely FREE – we are also giving away up to 200 FREE Bride To Be goody bags, filled with glossy magazines, on the day discounts, treats from Brides Up North, exclusive offers and some little pressies from our amazing sponsors Fenwick York. Just because we love you. As demand is high, to pick up your VIP pack all you need to do is pre-register using the form below. While stocks last only.
To register for for speedy entry and a free Brides Up North VIP Bride-To-Be goody bag fill in your details below, marking “NOSTELL PRIORY” in the subject line and quoting “VIP”. Only the bride need register for larger groups.
You can also email contact@bridesupnorth.co.uk if you do not wish to use the contact form. Welcome packs are limited, subject to availability and do not include a Mr Darcy (sob!). We operate a first come, first served policy.
Brides Up North UK Wedding Blog – Images © 2013 Brides Up North/ supplied by Dine/ Peter Boyd Photography
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THIS SUNDAY! It’s The Brides Up North Luxury Wedding Exhibition At Allerton Castle, North Yorkshire
September 13th, 2013 | Julia Braime
It’s safe to say that Brides Up North’s luxury wedding exhibition season is in full swing! With two fantastic North East events already under our belts and over 2,000 people past our registration desk (hello lovelies!), it’s time we visited Yorkshire.
We do like to start as we mean to go on – with the very best exhibitors at the very best venues – and where better than the glorious state rooms of the absolutely knock em’ dead venue that is Allerton Castle? It’s all going on THIS SUNDAY 15th September 2013 from 12pm till 4pm, and it’s completely free.
One of my very favourite events in our entire calendar, the Brides Up North Luxury Wedding Exhibition at Allerton Castle really is that – pure luxury. Even if you’ve already booked your wedding venue, come along to meet and seek inspiration from the region’s very finest wedding industry suppliers. Trust me, you will not be disappointed!
Come and see this spectacular venue dressed to the nines: meet the Dine wedding planners and their award winning catering teams, have a good look around, be amazed by our towering floral displays, sample our artisan cake creations, be dazzled by sparkling diamond wedding bands, try a vintage motor for size, pose in our photo booths, pick out some sharp suits for your wedding party, hear some of the best live music in the County, play dress up with gorgeous gowns and accessories and tick off all those last essential details.
Come along and meet Andy Hook Photography,
As well as all that inspiration – completely FREE – we are also giving away up to 200 FREE Bride To Be goody bags, filled with glossy magazines, on the day discounts, treats from Brides Up North, exclusive offers and some little pressies from our amazing sponsors Fenwicks York. As demand is high, to pick up your VIP pack all you need to do is pre-register using the form below. While stocks last only.
To register for for speedy entry and a free Brides Up North VIP Bride-To-Be goody bag fill in your details below, marking “ALLERTON CASTLE” in the subject line and quoting “VIP”. Only the bride need register for larger groups.
You can also email contact@bridesupnorth.co.uk if you do not wish to use the contact form. Welcome packs are limited and subject to availability. We operate a first come, first served policy.
PLEASE NOTE – LEAVE YOUR STILLETTOS AT HOME! Due to the historic nature of Allerton Castle’s wooden floor, ladies are kindly asked to wear heels no smaller than a postage stamp. Should you not bear to be parted from your Manolos, on the day heel protectors will be available for purchase from the Castle staff @ £4 per pair.
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Diary Date: Say “I Do” At The Deep!
January 16th, 2013 | Julia Braime
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Are you a Yorkshire bride searching for a quirky and unique wedding venue that can still provide a tailored wedding package? Look no further than Brides Up North sponsor The Deep, Hull.
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There’s nothing fishy about it… (yep, I went there).
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Becky, at The Deep says: When you think of The Deep, you probably just imagine an aquarium in the city centre filled with children. But what many people don’t realise is that we are licensed to hold weddings, civil ceremonies and receptions. We provide a range of options for people seeking an unforgettable and unique venue for their wedding.
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Couples can get married at some fantastic locations within the building, including in front of our Endless Ocean tank with sharks, rays and other amazing species as their backdrop, or in the glass observatory with stunning views overlooking the River Humber.
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To showcase our superb wedding facilities we are holding our third Wedding Fayre on Thursday 24th January 2013 from 7pm to 10pm, where brides, grooms, their families and friends are invited to experience the best our region has to offer in order to make their dream day happen.
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This well established exhibition is one of the biggest in the area since being launched in 2010 and will see over 40 exhibitors in attendance, as well as two catwalk shows.
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If you are dress hunting then visit Jacqueline’s, It’s All About the Dress, Ella D and Sewing Solutions – offering a range of styles from modern to classic, contemporary to vintage. And not forgetting the men, Anthony’s Menswear and Day’s Menswear will also be exhibiting.
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All brides and grooms want to look their best on their special day so have a chat with Kelly Clark Hair, Helen Guy Make Up Artist and Wide Smile Teeth Whitening.
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A whole host of car suppliers will be parked up including; Silverlane Wedding Cars, offering chauffeured British cars such as Rolls Royce and Jaguars; Spotlight Limo Cruisers, with a 16 seat limo cruiser; Marshalls, who specialise in vintage Humber cars; Hull Wedding Cars, with modern Mercedes and a Porsche Boxter and The Alternative Wedding Car Company for those wanting something a bit different.
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If you’re looking for a photographer to capture your special day, then consider Karl Andre Photography of Willerby, Insight Photography of South Cave or Class Images of Lincolnshire. And for those searching for a videographer, we have Wedding HD and Eternal Edits. Or you may want to think about a photo booth from Booth 22.
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When it comes to entertainment, there is something to suit all tastes; from casino tables from Casino Knights to John Morton Magician, Party Time, vintage songstress Ruth Getz, Rock and Soul Machine, complete disco packages from Trackback Mobile Disco or softer music from The Parisi String Quartet.
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If you’re looking for stylish venue dressing, then look no further than Ambience Venue Styling or A Perfect Wedding… and why not top off your stunning venue with a superb chocolate fountain from The Chocolate Fountain Experience, beautiful cakes from Cakes by Leni or The Cake Stylist, balloons from the amazing Airy Fairies, flowers from The Peppertree in Swanland, hand crafted invites from Invites for All, beautiful items from Elegant Touches and gorgeous rings from Gladstones Jewellers, Smooch Wedding Rings and Inspired Scilly or a honeymoon from The Co-operative Travel.
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It’s totally FREE to attend the event. All you need to do is pre-register your attendance by clicking here, and this automatically enters you into a prize draw to win some amazing gifts from The Deep’s exhibitors.
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To find out more, please contact Becky Leach on becky.leach@thedeep.co.uk or call 01482 381000.
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Brides Up North UK Wedding Blog – Images © 2013 provided by The Deep
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Drumroll, please…
October 30th, 2012 | Julia Braime
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Brides to be, some dates for your diaries if I may!
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After just closing a super successful and inspirational Autumn season of Brides Up North events (we do do ‘em best, even if I do say so myself), I can’t believe that we are already looking ahead to 2013 here at Brides Up North HQ. My inbox is already absolutely awash with enquiries from the regions’ best wedding suppliers, reserving their places at what look set to be an absolutely smashing series of Brides Up North shows in the New Year - I think I might be up until the early hours this evening! I can’t wait to get planning, and to see you – my lovely readers – at one or more of our events. Do say hello if you see me!
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You know I’ll be reminding you about each and every one of these fabulous dates nearer the time, so for now, just mark ‘em in that calendar, and get on with browsing the rest of the pretty I have coming up for you on these pages. There’s a lot of it…
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If you are a wedding supplier reader (*waves hello!*) you can find out more or request a booking form by email me julia@bridesupnorth.co.uk – we are working through your enquiries as fast as we possibly can. The sooner the better to register your interest, we work on a first come, first served basis and strictly limit our suppliers by category. Watch out for a few more dates and venues being announced soon too! I can’t wait to add some new regional talents to add to our amazing supplier database in 2013.
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Roll on the Northern Revolution in 2013! Yee-hah!
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Diary Date! Go Totally Tipi At Thwaite Mills
September 27th, 2012 | Julia Braime
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Fancy a bit of camping? Nah, me neither (not in this weather – are you mental?!)
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How about a bit of “glamping”? That sounds a bit better…
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Or why not go all out and totally tipi by joining my fabulous Featured Suppliers and outdoor event specialists TotallyTipi and special friends for their open weekend and evening showcase (on your way to the Brides Up North Wedding Exclusive at The Mansion of course!) next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5th – 7th October 2012 at Thwaite Mills, Leeds.
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Come and have a peek inside!
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You are invited to Thwaite Mills Watermill to experience TotallyTipi’s beautiful, warming wedding and events venue. Pre-register online now – entry is free.
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TotallyTipi is a small yet experienced company based in South Yorkshire. In hiring us for your event, you can really guarantee receiving that personal touch.
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Their team have over 700 Tipi setups under their hat so you can also be assured of expert service and professionalism.
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The wonderful team at Horticouture will be styling the event and previewing the theme for Snowflakes and Schnapps.
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Their talented design team can inspire you to create a venue which transforms into an amazing setting which could be as magical as a movie set or as nonchalant and fragrant as a country garden.
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With over 20 years experience and three Michelin starred restaurants under his belt Executive Chef Simon Gueller and the team have a reputation for providing both quality food and exceptional service.
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Box Tree Events will supply light refreshments at the open weekend to whet your tastebuds’ appetite while your eyes feast on the visual delights.
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Thwaite Mills is one of the last remaining examples in Britain of a water-powered mill.
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Nestled on an island location between the River Aire and the Aire & Calder Navigation, let one of their guides help you explore the mills and discover the importance of water power to Leeds’ industrial heritage.
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Brides Up North UK Wedding Blog – Images © 2012 TotallyTipi
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It’s Here!!! THIS SUNDAY: The LARGEST FREE ENTRY BRIDAL SHOW IN THE NORTH EAST Has Arrived!!!
September 8th, 2012 | Julia Braime
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I can’t believe it’s finally here! Months of plans and preparations have paid off as I look forward to our headline event this season – the MASSIVE Brides Up North Super Showcase Grand Wedding Exhibition at Ramside Hall Hotel on Sunday 9th September 2012: that’s this weekend! Eeep!
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We are throwing open the whole venue (two massive ballrooms, a grand marquee and some outdoor exhibits – perfect on a sunny weekend like this one) to welcome OVER 100 of the region’s finest wedding suppliers and all you lovely brides-to-be and your families.
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I’ve worked day and night (with some assistance from my small yet perfectly formed team of helpers!) to bring this event together and make it bigger and better even than our last show this Spring - which was a fabulous day packed to the rafters with wedding inspiration and over 1,000 visitors! What can I say? I love a challenge!
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An exhibitor space sell out, the event is now recognised as the largest free bridal event in the North East, and if that’s not worth popping along to, I don’t know what is!
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I’m thrilled to say that it looks like all the hard work has been worth it as all the elements have come together to make one amazing day. The web is abuzz with excitement, and the VIP pre-registrations are flooding in. I just can’t wait to see you all now!
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To get your FREE VIP Bride-to-Be goody bag packed with fabulous treats and exclusive on the day discounts worth ££hundreds of pounds (seriously these are too good to miss!) and speedy entry make sure to pre-register pronto, while stocks last. One lucky lady will also take home a pamper hamper courtesy of our amazing friends at Clarins!
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To register for a free Brides Up North VIP Bride-To-Be Goody Bag fill in your details below, marking “Ramside Hall” in the subject line and quoting “VIP”. You can collect your VIP Bride-To-Be Goody Bag upon entry to the Super Showcase on Sunday 9th September 2012.
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You can also email julia@bridesupnorth.co.uk if you do not wish to use the contact form. VIP Bride- To-Be Goody Bags are limited and subject to availability. We operate a first come, first served policy. .
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If you can’t make it this weekend, but want to visit another of our absolutely beautiful wedding fairs this season, ALL remaining dates confirmed and now open for VIP Bride-To-Be Registration this Autumn are as follows. Remember – these are the only shows this year actually being coordinated by Brides Up North! Accept no imitations, and get them in your diaries!
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The Brides Up North Wedding Exclusive at Allerton Castle
Luxury Wedding Fair
Allerton Park, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Sunday 16th September 2012
12pm – 4pm
FREE ENTRY
Click here for pre-registration
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The Brides Up North Wedding Exclusive at The Mansion
Luxury Wedding Fair
Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Sunday 7th October 2012
12pm – 4pm
FREE ENTRY
Click here for pre-registration
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The Brides Up North Wedding Exclusive at Sarah Beeny’s Rise Hall
Luxury Wedding Fair
Rise, East Yorkshire
Sunday 21st October 2012
12pm – 4pm
FREE ENTRY
Click here for pre-registration
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IT’S HERE! The Brides Up North Wedding Exclusive Luxury Wedding Exhibition At Nostell Priory!
September 1st, 2012 | Julia Braime
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It’s finally arrived!
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We are kicking off another fabulous season of Brides Up North Wedding Exclusives and Super Showcases at the super gorgeous and brand spanking newly refurbished Nostell Priory in West Yorkshire - THIS VERY SUNDAY!
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I’m busy putting the final touches to what looks to be a fabulous event – and with the main building open for guided viewings as well as the gorgeous Riding School exhibitor area, this is going to be a lovely day out!
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This wedding blogger, plus the Dine events team and thirty odd of the regions finest wedding industry talent will be there to welcome you and your groom, family and friends (you know, your bridal “entourage”) on Sunday 2nd September 2012 from 12 – 4pm.
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Better yet, entry is completely FREE for your entire party, and you can go away with goodies too! Brides Up North readers can now pre-register as a VIP Bride-To-Be, entitling you to a Brides Up North goody bag and speedy entry on the door (which can be very useful when you are just itching to get going!).
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All you need to do to pre-register is fill in your details below, marking “Nostell Priory” in the subject line and quoting “VIP” in the body of the message. You can collect your VIP Bride-To-Be goody bag upon entrance to the show.
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VIP Bride To Be Goody Bags are limited and subject to availability. We operate a first come, first served policy.
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I can’t wait to see you all there. We’re gonna have an absolute ball!
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Let’s DO This! Now Open For VIP Bride To Be Registration!
July 2nd, 2012 | Julia Braime
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You might have noticed some changes to the wallpaper at the top of the blog over the past few days (see that big pink banner up there?!), and I am thrilled to announce that our Autumn season of Brides Up North events for brides to be – that’s you – across Yorkshire and the North East are now officially open for VIP Bride-To-Be registration!
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The last Brides Up North Super Showcase at Ramside Hall and Wedding Exclusives at Dine Venues this Spring were such fabulous, inspiration packed events – and all complete sell outs on exhibitor space with a record attendance for each and every venue.
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I so loved meeting each and every bride and groom who came through the doors at the venues and seeing how excited and inspired you all were after each event. I received so many lovely emails of thanks from readers and exhibitors afterwards – it was all a little mind blowing (and after five shows back to back left me feeling overwhelmed and that I needed a long lie down in a dark room!).
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The fact that so many of you took the time to contact me to say what great days you had absolutely made the six long months of planning and hard graft that went into each event totally worthwhile, and lots of you were asking when we could do it all again.
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Well, now we can! We have another full line up of shows at all our venues this Autumn, with some new venues being added in 2013 (and North West? I haven’t forgotten about you!). I can’t wait to do it all again, and with a huge press interest and excitement at an all time high, I have a feeling that these shows are going to be better than ever!
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The dates confirmed and now open for VIP Bride-To-Be Registration are as follows. Remember – these are the only shows this year actually being coordinated by Brides Up North! Accept no imitations, and get them in your diaries!
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The Brides Up North Wedding Exclusive at Nostell Priory
Nostell, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Sunday 2nd September 2012
12pm – 4pm
FREE ENTRY
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The Brides Up North Super Showcase Grand Wedding Exhibiton
This is the largest free entry bridal event in the North East
Ramside Hall Hotel, Carrville, Durham
Sunday 9th September 2012
12pm – 4pm
FREE ENTRY
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The Brides Up North Wedding Exclusive at Allerton Castle
Allerton Park, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Sunday 16th September 2012
12pm – 4pm
FREE ENTRY
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The Brides Up North Wedding Exclusive at The Mansion
Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Sunday 7th October 2012
12pm – 4pm
FREE ENTRY
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The Brides Up North Wedding Exclusive at Sarah Beeny’s Rise Hall
Rise, East Yorkshire
Sunday 21st October 2012
12pm – 4pm
FREE ENTRY
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To register for a free Brides Up North VIP Bride-To-Be Goody Bag fill in your details below, marking the venue that you wish to attend e.g. “Ramside Hall/ Nostell Priory/ Allerton Castle/ The Mansion/ Rise Hall” in the subject line and quoting “VIP” in the body of the message. You can collect your VIP Bride-To-Be goody bag upon entrance to the show.
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VIP Bride To Be Goody Bags are limited and subject to availability. We operate a first come, first served policy.
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You can also email me direct at julia@bridesupnorth.co.uk if you do not wish to use the contact form.
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***All exhibitor enquiries please email julia@bridesupnorth.co.uk asap to avoid disappointment***
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Let’s do this!
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Just 10 More Sleeps!
February 2nd, 2012 | Julia Braime
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As my regular readers will already know (hello to you fabulous lot!) this wedding blogger is super duper excited to be working with Dine Venues to host my first ever event especially for brides to be at Allerton Castle, Knaresborough on Sunday 12th February 2012 from 12pm until 4pm – and I can’t wait to see all you lovelies who have already registered there!
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The day is a SELL OUT on exhibitor space, with nearly 40 of Yorkshires finest suppliers in attendance. Click here to see who will be there. So even if you already have your venue sorted, there’ll be inspiration and ideas coming out of your ears by the time you head for home. And if you haven’t got your venue sorted… well then, be prepared to be blown away.
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I’ll be there to greet you upon arrival and will be walking the floor mingling and chatting to brides throughout the day. If you fancy picking my brains on anything from save the dates to difficult mates, make sure to say hello.
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Entrance is completely free, but you can click here now to pre-register for your VIP Bride to Be Goody bag.
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See you there! 
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